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Renault Extra (1990)

3,738 real MOT outcomes analysed

1990 Renault Extra

CarHunch has 3,738 1990 Renault Extra vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1990 Renault Extra doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.

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No MOT data — worth knowing

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The 1990 Renault Extra is a light commercial van, and these MOT figures reveal a reliability challenge: just 59.5% pass on the first attempt, compared to the 80% UK average. Diesel variants fare marginally better at 60.7% pass rate versus petrol at 57.9%, but both are well below standard.

At around 115,000 miles median, these vehicles show typical wear for their age, yet owners should expect to budget for remedial work—the average car carries 0.14 failures and 0.4 advisories per test. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with 1990s French vans, as the first-time pass rate suggests underlying issues that may not be immediately obvious.

MOT statistics not available

We have 3,738 1990 Renault Extra vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 3,738 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 22.9%
Oil leak
Suspension & steering 20.9%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Offside Steering rack gaiter split · …
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Brake wear 20.7%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated · Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated · Brakes imbalanced across an axle
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Seat belts 17.7%
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded · Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
Tyre wear 16.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Exhaust & emissions 11.9%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Wipers & washers 9.5%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990.

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

57.9%
Petrol
1,602 vehicles
60.7%
Diesel
2,135 vehicles

Before you buy a 1990 Renault Extra

Based on MOT data from 3,738 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 35,376 Renault Extra vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 64.1%
22,661
Red 16%
5,657
Blue 14.4%
5,107
Beige 2.2%
768
Silver 0.6%
220
Green 0.6%
220
Yellow 0.6%
210
Grey 0.6%
210
Black 0.4%
134
Orange 0.3%
109
Multi-colour 0.1%
47
Brown 0.1%
33
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